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June 18, 2024 · 5:21 pm

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Runs July 18-20

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Encore Community Theatre
July 18-20
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed & choreographed by Chris Beiser
Vocal direction by Betsy Horton
Produced by Anna Grindle

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Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun-filled musical for all the family.

  • Thu-Fri, June 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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June 18, 2024 · 5:15 pm

THE LOST AND FOUND Runs June 28-30

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Mercy McAuley High School Theatre
June 28-30
[College Hill]

Book & lyrics by Allie Lewis

Set in 1953, the show follows a unique family of women, the Fundels, who are struggling find their place in society. Each of the Fundels have their own quirks that make it difficult to fit in, but their problems become much more complicated when they move into a large, Victorian mansion. Within the walls of this house, there is another family, The Lost Family, secretly plotting against them. It is only after dealing with the Lost Family that the Fundels begin to realize what it truly means to be lost, and what it means to be found.

  • Fri-Sat, June 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm

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June 13, 2024 · 10:11 pm

RENT Runs July 12-21

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Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 12-21
Turpin High School [Anderson Township]

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

  • Fri-Sat, July 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm

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June 12, 2024 · 4:17 pm

OUR COMMON GROUNDS Runs July 12-14

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Play Around Productions
July 12-14
Thomas More University Theatre

Written and Directed by Gavin Borchers

Cast: Lucy Obermeyer as Charlie Simmons , Killian Hicks as Mario Simmons, Bryce Herzner as Arthur Murecallin, Kieran Casey as Edward Trust, Jake VonHandorf as Harry Jones, Isabella Keyes as Maryanne Snow, Eylie Lorenz as Lilly Kale, Trey Finkenstead as Bob Dansin, Laura Tatum as Rosie Strung & Grace Donahue as Jenevieve Hereall/Janet/Police Chief

In a small coffee shop in the Midwest, four frequenters are put under the looking glass when a close friend of the four suddenly drops dead amid a police strike. Luckily, another face just so happened to be visiting that coffee shop, a private investigator with a flair for the dramatic.

  • Fri-Sat, July 12 & 13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 2pm

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June 12, 2024 · 4:16 pm

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Runs July 11-28

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Mariemont Players
July 11-28
[Walton Creek]

Directed by Angelo Cerniglia

Cast: Hunter Gee as Charlie Brown, Sydney Friend as Lucy Van Pelt, Parker Culp as Linus Van Pelt, Matthew O’Brien as Schroeder, Aimée Ward as Snoopy, Mia D’Ascenzo as Sally Brown, Deanna Berryhill as Woodstock/Little Red-Haired Girl & Gabi Homonoff as Woodstock/Blanket

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

  • Thu-Sat, July 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 28 at 2pm

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